Great ship, but very crowded.

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4.8
Author: kstepping

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kstepping

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 01, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 15450

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Mardi Gras is a huge ship and is well staffed and very clean. During spring break time there were over six thousand people onboard. The ship handles the crowds very well for the most part. Pool areas and water slide areas do not have nearly enough chairs. Need a better policy/enforcement of those who throw a towel on a chair and expect it to be theirs for the whole day and aren't even there most of the time.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Great food and lots of it. Some of the popular lunch spots were slow.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Comedy shows were good. Most venues were crowded and you have to arrive early and wait in line.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Good, but not enough seating for everyone who wanted to attend.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All were excellent and very friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean and constantly maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very adequate for two people.

Ship tip

Be patient with crowds. Go to pool areas very early if you want any chance of getting a chair.

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Only embarked and disembark here.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Yes, did snorkeling and Mayan ruins

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

No excursion, just walked around port area

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Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Yes. Did Mangrove canal and seafood boil. Excellent lunch.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Slow but well organized.

9 Comments

Pheznt55 1 year ago

Big ship. Cruised on it once. Too crowded for us.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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MrCRUISER444 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience with us. 24 more days till we're on the Mardi Gras. 🛳😎

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mrspayne427 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing! Excited to try the Mardi Gras next week!

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise in spite of the chair hogs (chogs).

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Mmjay 1 year ago

Passengers may notify the Carnival team member about a saved seat with no one in it. Thanks for your review.

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